Where are Maine Coon cats from?
Maine Coons are from the state of Maine. The most plausible idea about their origins is that European traders in the 1700s brought long-haired cats (such as the Norwegian Forest cat and Siberian cat) on their ships as ratters, and these cats then mated with local short-haired cats in Maine. The combination created a new breed with a robust constitution and a weather-resistant, rugged coat that could withstand Maine weather.